Automated decisions possible for EU citizens who register their right of residence based on work or studies
As of 21 November 2024, citizens of EU Member States, Switzerland or Liechtenstein can receive an automated decision on their EU registration application if they apply for the registration on the basis of work or studies in Finland.
An automated decision is a decision that our system automatically makes on your application. The automation is based on rules formulated by the Finnish Immigration Service. The system uses these rules to check whether your application meets certain requirements laid down in law. Only positive decisions are made automatically.
You can receive an automated decision on your application if you meet the following conditions:
- You submit the application on or after 21 November 2024.
- You submit the application via the Enter Finland online service if you apply for registration on the basis of studies.
- You meet all the registration requirements. Your application does not require case-by-case discretion.
- You do not have a non-disclosure for personal safety reasons.
- The basis for your registration does not change during the processing of the application.
- No family members are applying together with you.
- You are at least 18 years old if you apply on the basis of work, or at least 16 years old if you apply on the basis of studies.
- You have already started your work or studies in Finland.
- You have provided a current document about your work or studies (such as an employment contract or a certificate of attendance from your educational institution).
Before an automated decision can be issued, you must first visit a service point of the Finnish Immigration Service or International House Helsinki to prove your identity.
